As initially reported in May, Boeing plans to add IT jobs here while eliminating 1,500 IT jobs in Washington state over the next three years. The cuts will be done through a combination of layoffs, attrition from retirements, and relocation of jobs to St. Louis, as well as another new IT center to be established in North Charleston, S.C.

The internal IT unit handles a wide range of services for the Chicago-based aerospace company from fixing laptops to designing complex aircraft software.

Boeing is eligible to receive state incentives, which the company can redeem if it meets job creation and investment criteria.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security, based in Hazelwood, is a $33 billion business with 59,000 employees worldwide.

By Matthew Hibbard – Social Engagement Manager , St. Louis Business Journal